Some Bitcoiners also believe that a reserve could serve as a hedge against inflation. They point to the fact that the dollar has gotten less valuable over time, and argue that Bitcoin’s value could be stronger than the dollar’s during global economic crises.

In a post on his Truth Social, the president told followers he would create a basket of digital assets similar to the strategic petroleum reserve, which Trump saID would include crypto leaders Solana, Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Typically, such reserves are used in times of crisis or supply chain disruptions.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have shot up in value after Donald Trump said he wanted to make them an official part of governent policy. It comes after a dismal slump for crypto following the US election,